The DSAT Gas Blender course provides hands-on training in blending enriched air nitrox and/or helium-blend gases using one or more blending methods. The course is divided into Knowledge Development and Practical Application Lab sections. This course is not designed to replace blending equipment specific training required by manufacturers of gas blending equipment.
The DSAT Gas Blender course can result in one of two certifications: DSAT Gas Blender or DSAT Trimix Blender.
The Gas Blender course will train you blend appropriate gas mixes for divers using enriched air nitrox or trimix appropriate for the diver's certification.
You will learn the physical properties of oxygen, its associated hazards, handling requirements and what cleaning equipment is necessary. Finally, you will learn the five methods of obtaining the desired enriched air nitrox mix and the various methods used to obtain proper helium mixes.
During the three practical application labs for this course, you will learn oxygen cleaning, blending calculations and blending methods. You will blend or assist in blending at least five times to an accuracy of an analyzed oxygen content within on percent of the desired blend.
Our class schedule generally includes:
Prerequisites for taking the DSAT Gas Blender course include:
Our course fee includes the following:
Note: Trimix blending is available for an additional fee depending on availability of helium. This fee varies depending on the current market price of helium.
Dates for upcoming classes are provided below. If these dates do not work, select the 01 JAN class. Someone from our staff will call you to arrange another date. Customized schedules can be arranged for an additional fee.
